Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$35,430
↑ 85.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 85.7% since 2011 ($19,080 → $35,430)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $35,430
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 9.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +26%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,430 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $34,360 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $32,550 | +9.9% |
| 2021 | $29,630 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | $28,220 | +9.9% |
| 2019 | $25,670 | +5.1% |
| 2018 | $24,430 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | $23,340 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | $22,520 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | $21,100 | +6.0% |
| 2014 | $19,910 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | $19,220 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | $19,150 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | $19,080 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.